Airline says it is working with regulator in reviewing recent incidents.
U.S. air-safety regulators are launching an audit of Southwest Airlines after a string of recent close calls and other incidents.
The airline has had a number of potential flight safety incidents in recent months, including flights that descended to low altitudes too early and a flight that took off from a closed runway.
Southwest acknowledged the audit and said it has been working closely with the Federal Aviation Administration in reviewing recent episodes. The airline said it had already formed a team of experts and leaders from the airline, its unions and the FAA to take a close look at its safety system.
“This group is tasked with performing an in-depth, data-driven analysis to identify any opportunities for improvement. Nothing is more important to Southwest than the safety of our customers and employees,” the airline said.
The FAA didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
This article originally appeared on The Wall Street Journal
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